The Runaway Groom

Isaac appeared aloof and expressionless, but he said, "For your wedding."

With that, he got into his car.

James took it happily and watched them leave before heading home with Erin.

Glancing at the briefcase on the backseat, she asked, "What's in there?"

"l don't know," James admitted.

That made Erin more curious. "You don't?"

"Of course. I haven't opened it yet." James said, and reminded her, "Eyes on the road.”

Erin pouted at him. "Fine."

Although they were staying with Mick, he left in another car after leaving the restaurant.

They were staying together so that Erin could better care for James. It was a huge place so it would not be crowded even if James moved in, and she would rather Mick not be alone either in fear that he would get lonely.

took the briefcase out of the car while complaining, “It's our wedding... So why did he give you a present,

stared at her in turn. "Giving you is no

“That doesn't count, and I'm his sister. Who are you to him? On the

"Should I send this back so

shot him a glare, feeling a little upset, just as it would be humiliating if she really asked for it. "Stop trying to get on my nerves." James put an arm around her shoulder. "What's mine is yours, y'know." “It's

greedy now—how are you a stranger? Tommy is always calling you Aunt

smiled faintly as she remembered

the briefcase impatiently on the couch, ready to see what was inside

speechless. "I'll see what's inside first,

"Now," James insisted.

he was not fully recovered yet, Erin

to work, but now just was not the time —she really wanted to

before quietly opening the box to see

of Isaac as a brother

the contents, he